If you’re looking for a charity to donate to this Christmas, here’s a handy guide to some great, small South Australian charities who need your support.
1300 KOALAZ
1300 KOALAZ is a not for profit volunteer organisation who rescue, rehabilitate and release sick, injured or orphaned koalaz.
Find out more here: https://1300koalaz.com/
Backpacks 4 SA Kids INC.
Backpacks for SA Kids is a SA Non-Profit Organisation supporting newborn babies through to teenagers who are placed into foster or emergency care. They provide clothes and personal supplies to children placed in emergency foster care, domestic violence shelters and who are under duress. The backpacks they provide help to relieve some of the stress and anxiety children face when they are removed from their family, often in traumatic situations and without the opportunity to take any personal belongings with them. They are a sister charity to Backpacks 4 Aussie Kids.
Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/Backpacks4SAKids/
Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation
Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation is Australia’s only dedicated mental health research foundation.
They support ground breaking research that will help to transform the lives of those affected by mental health issues.
Read more here: https://breakthroughfoundation.org.au/
Catherine House – Support for Women Experiencing Homelessness
Catherine House provides Emergency Accommodation and support services for women experiencing homelessness in South Australia. This Christmas, many women in South Australia won’t have a home to go to. This may be because of domestic violence, unemployment, relationship breakdowns or mental illness.
They currently have an influx of women aged 36-44 needing the support of Catherine House, so please make a Christmas donation.
To donate, head here.
Dulcie’s Bus
Since Dulcie’s Bus hit the road in 2013, she’s raised over $250,000 for The Hutt Street Centre and Centacare. The op shop and second-hand community is all about re-using, recycling, repairing and reselling beautiful vintage pieces all whilst raising funds for charity. The two organisations use the money to fund their service delivery to survivors of domestic violence and homelessness with all profits being distributed evenly to the two charity partners.
In December 2020, off the back of the global pandemic and aftermath of COVID-19, Dulcie’s Bus was parked and the very first Dulcie’s Shop was opened on Grange Road.
Find out more here: https://www.dulciesbus.com/
Edmund Rice Camps South Australia
ERCSA is a non-profit community charity which provides camps, recreational and developmental activities for children experiencing some form of disadvantage. They are a community that builds purpose and hope for young people.
Find out more here: https://www.edmundricecampssa.org/
Foundation21
foundation21 is a non profit organisation which seeks to enhance and support existing services and to raise the public’s awareness of the positive contributions individuals with Down syndrome make in our community. At present, their focus is providing funding for speech therapy. It has been widely published that to maximise communication development in children with Down syndrome they should receive early and continuing instruction.
Find out more here: http://www.f21.org.au/
Guardian Angel Rescue
Guardian Angel are a no-kill rescue based in Adelaide and aim to make the adoption process simple and straight forward. The not-for-profit organisation who specialise in dogs with anxiety, aggression, reactivity, lack of obedience, manners and much more.
To support Guardian Angel Rescue you can adopt one of the dogs available or become a guardian angel for animals in need by making a regular monthly donation.
For more information head to their website.
HAS Foundation
The HAS Foundation is committed to providing financial and emotional support to children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. The foundation helps them create moments of fun and laughter—moments that turn into beautiful, lifelong memories of a love that will never fade.
To support them please visit https://hasfoundation.org.au/
Kickstart For Kids
KickStart For Kids is a not-for-profit organisation that helps disadvantaged school children in South Australia achieve positive educational outcomes & increased self-esteem through school breakfast & lunch programs, mentoring programs and Camp KickStart.
Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/kickstart4kids/
Puddle Jumpers
Puddle Jumpers Inc (PJs) is a non profit, non-government organisation committed to responding to the social development needs of society’s most vulnerable children and young people; priority of our work is reserved for children who do not live with their birth parents.
For more info head to their website: https://www.puddlejumpers.org.au
Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation
The Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation makes potentially life-saving impacts on children in extreme disadvantaged communities. For them, the risk of taking the wrong path is always present. The Foundation believes in the medicine of sport and provides access to diverse sports, facilities and equipment, as well as ongoing coaching programs and mentoring all free.
The Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation is reliant on local support, and with that support is able to develop new facilities and opportunities for disadvantaged areas – bringing communities together and creating safe and engaging environments.
Find out more here: https://rogerrasheedsportsfoundation.com/
RufUS
RufUS is now the number one provider to government and non-government agencies for the essential household items required by their homeless/ DV clients. Their mission is to provide essential household items to the homeless and victims of domestic violence as they go from a disrupted life into their newly provided housing accommodation. Donate your Money, Time, or Furniture.
Find out more here: https://rufus.org.au/
Sammy D Foundation
The Sammy D Foundation educates young people on the impacts of bullying, and drug and alcohol fuelled violence. By providing relevant age appropriate knowledge and tools, young people are empowered to make positive life decisions for a better community.
Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/sammydfoundation
Tjindu Foundation
Tjindu Foundation is a new charity that supports Aboriginal youth learning life skills and health promotion through sport.
Find out more here: https://tjindufoundation.org.au/
Treasure Boxes
Treasure Boxes is a SA charity providing vital childhood essentials to babies, kids, teens and their families living in severe disadvantage in our community.
For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/treasureboxesinc
With Love Formal Wear
With Love Formal Wear is an Adelaide non-profit organisation that gifts donated Year 12 and Year 7 Formal Wear at no charge to students experiencing financial hardship. Donations are accepted on the Second Saturday of each month at their Pop Up Boutique in Salisbury South. Donations are also accepted at Golden Grove, Grange and Blackwood by negotiation. Any items related to formal wear for young people that are gently used and is in ready to wear condition including dresses/ suits/ blazers/ shirts/ long pants of all sizes and styles, formal shoes, clutches and handbags, jewellery, tiaras and hair accessories, nail varnish, vests, ties and belts.
Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/withloveformalwear/
Wombat Awareness Organisation
The Wombat Awareness Organisation is the only free range, cage free wombat sanctuary in SA. It’s a home for abused, neglected, unwanted & unreleasable wombats.
Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/WombatAwarenessOrganisation/
Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation
The Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation is a not for profit organisation that makes potentially life-saving impacts on children in extremely disadvantaged communities.
The foundation believes in the medicine of sport and provides access to diverse sports, facilities and equipment. It also provides free ongoing coaching programs and mentoring.
The organisation relies on community support, and for just $100 the Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation can provide a sporting program for one disadvantaged child for a whole year.
To find out more information head to https://rogerrasheedsportsfoundation.com/.
Dulcie’s
Dulcie’s Bus was started from the desire to raises funds for survivors of domestic violence and homelessness by selling vintage and second-hand clothing. Not only does this help survivors of DV and homelessness, but also reduces landfill.
In December 2020, Dulcie’s Bus was parked and the very first Dulcie’s shop was opened.
Make a donation this Christmas to help someone in need or pick yourself up a new party dress for the festive season from the shop!
Dulcie’s is located on 326 Grange Road, Kidman Park. Open Wednesday- Saturday, 10am-5pm.
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